Maintenance Specialist

Overview

Since 1972, CJE Senior Life, a non-profit organization guided by Jewish values, has been a trusted leader in senior services, dedicated to helping older adults live life to the fullest. Rooted in a mission of respect, compassion, and advocacy, CJE serves as a vital resource for individuals and families navigating the aging journey, offering personalized support that fosters independence, wellness, and dignity.

As one of the most comprehensive senior service organizations in the Chicago area, CJE provides an integrated network of care through our Hub for Care Coordination. This holistic model ensures older adults receive the support they need — physically, emotionally, and socially — with services tailored to their evolving needs.

Our wide-ranging programs include affordable senior housing and assisted living, home-delivered meals, transportation, legal services, adult day services and respite care, care management and coordination, counseling and support groups for older adults and caregivers, Holocaust Community Services, and lifelong learning and engagement opportunities.

At CJE Senior Life, we are proud to offer meaningful career opportunities for professionals who are passionate about enriching the lives of older adults. Our team members contribute to a mission-driven culture rooted in Jewish values and a commitment to excellence.

CJE Senior Life Affordable Housing Services offer 4 buildings that are affordable or offered at below market rates through HUD Section 8. The rental rate depends on a family s gross income. Rentals include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. Many locations offer group activities and in-building events. Our facilities are Swartzberg House (on Touhy in Rogers Park), Krasnow Residence (on Demster in Skokie), Village Center (on Oakton in Skokie), and Robineau Residence (on Howard in Skokie).

We are part of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

In accordance with established standards, procedures, and professional practice, the Affordable Housing Maintenance Specialist maintains, operates, repairs, and services equipment, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, machinery, physical structures, plumbing, electrical systems, and grounds to ensure safe, healthy, and efficient environments and building operations to designated buildings. The Affordable Housing Maintenance Specialist also coordinates services with all other Affordable Housing building maintenance staff and provides back-up coverage for Affordable Housing buildings when the assigned Exclusive Head Janitor is not available.

The Affordable Housing Maintenance Specialist, when assigned, also works with outside vendors/contractors to ensure that the vendor/contractors are in the correct location and working on the correct equipment.

Compensation: $22.09 per hour

Shift: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Union status: Dues-paying membership in Service Employees International Union Local 73 is a condition of employment.

• Ensures an environment of Safety First.
• Stops work if a contractor or other employee does not have safety cones and/or caution tape to denote a work hazard, or is not working safely.
• Plans and coordinates work assignments with Affordable Housing Exclusive Head Janitors, contractors, and other designated service providers.
• Establishes work priorities and communicates to supervisor to ensure the efficient use of resources.
• Manages expenses in a cost efficient/fiscally responsible manner.
• Reports irregularities in pricing and products.
• Creates and closes out work orders within CMMS and maintains appropriate documentation for preventive maintenance, compliance, and safety issues.
• Maintains and improves the quality and integrity of the Agency standards through team discussion and work activities.
• Upon assignment, participates in Agency work groups or task teams relating to impacting the program or services.
• Provides feedback to ensure that assigned areas are maintained in accordance with standards.
• Services, operates, and maintains facility heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and other mechanical equipment, and physical…